May 1, 2008

Kohring's lawyer Browne wants light sentence

Vic Kohring's lawyer, John Henry Browne, is trying to submit an affidavit from a remorseful juror that now claims that most of what the government called bribes didn't seem corrupt to him.

Browne's angle is to get a lighter sentence for Kohring.

Kohring, a former Alaska state legislator, was convicted of bribery, conspiracy and attempted extortion.

The juror, Phillip Fritsch, says the jury based all of it's decisions only on the $1000 that Bill Allen handed to Kohring on tape at the Baranof Hotel in Juneau (See Below).

The motion (PDF)

Browne says he will recommend a "split sentence". Around 6 to 8 months in a federal detention center, and then up to 18 months of some sort of house arrest.

Kohring is scheduled to be sentenced May 8.

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Corrupt Bastard Club homepage

AUDIO: Prosecutor Edward Sullivan during closing arguments on Kohring betraying the public's trust -
"He sold his oath and his office in exchange for personal gain"

AUDIO: Prosecutor Joseph Bottini on Kohring begging for money
"Kohring turned this guy (Allen) into a human ATM machine."

Corrupt Bastard Member Vic Kohring "The Money Shot"
Convicted Alaska legislator Vic Kohring recorded by the FBI in a Juneau hotel suite rented by Veco CEO Bill Allen and Veco VP Rick Smith. Kohring visits Allen to beg for money, Allen hands it over - then later says "This is what I want you to do"